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Our client is a manufacturer of customized power equipment and are primed for aggressive expansion. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations who is looking for a fast track path towards Plant Management. We seek candidates with Engineered To Order experience as well as successful implementations of Lean Manufacturing transformations. This is a hands-on position leading the efforts to implement changes and overhauls of their manufacturing facility.

Director of Operations Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
Vacation/PTO package
Performance Bonus (up to 20%)
Fast Track growth opportunity

Director of Operations Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
7+ years of experience in Engineered to Order manufacturing; experience with electrical distribution products like switchboards, switchgear, circuit breakers highly preferred.
Familiarity with overseeing production of customized to order production including fabrication, paint, assembly, testing, and safety
Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives and implementations, and plant turnaround experience.
High proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus
Metric driven to analyze and improve costs, service and quality metrics

Director of Operations Responsibilities:

Oversee plant operations across fabrication, assembly and testing to ensure all quality, productivity, safety, and delivery targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Owns the shipping, receiving, warehouse and production schedule
Identify, design, and implement lean manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, and supporting tools
Implement and produce quality metrics and reporting to all levels of management
Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, technicians and operators
Partner with Quality Assurance to reduce defects and enhance product reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment usage, minimize downtime and drive modernization efforts
Oversee and ensure operations comply with OSHA, NFPA and company safety policies

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 160401

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.